침식
The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
Examples
3 of 5바람 때문에 흙이 다 침식됐네.
The soil is all eroded because of the wind.
강물이 계속 흐르면 주변 땅이 침식될 수 있어요.
If river water continues to flow, the surrounding land can be eroded.
빙하 침식은 지형 변화에 중요한 역할을 합니다.
Glacial erosion plays an important role in topographical changes.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chim (soak/seep) + Sik (eat). Like water soaking in and eating away the land.
Quick Quiz
그랜드 캐니언은 오랜 세월 물에 의한 ( )으로 만들어졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 침식
Examples
바람 때문에 흙이 다 침식됐네.
informalThe soil is all eroded because of the wind.
강물이 계속 흐르면 주변 땅이 침식될 수 있어요.
everydayIf river water continues to flow, the surrounding land can be eroded.
빙하 침식은 지형 변화에 중요한 역할을 합니다.
academicGlacial erosion plays an important role in topographical changes.
해안 침식을 방지하기 위해 방파제를 설치했습니다.
businessA breakwater was installed to prevent coastal erosion.
토양 침식 문제는 농업 생산성에 심각한 영향을 미칩니다.
formalSoil erosion problems have a serious impact on agricultural productivity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
침식을 일으키다
to cause erosion
심하게 침식되다
to be severely eroded
Often Confused With
부식 (corrosion/rot) usually refers to chemical rotting or rusting, while 침식 is physical wearing away.
Usage Notes
Essential for TOEFL Geology and Earth Science topics.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '침입' (intrusion).
Memory Tip
Chim (soak/seep) + Sik (eat). Like water soaking in and eating away the land.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 侵 (invade/intrude) and 蝕 (eat away/erode).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그랜드 캐니언은 오랜 세월 물에 의한 ( )으로 만들어졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 침식
Related Vocabulary
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